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Where to see Brown Snake Eagle in South Africa
About the Brown Snake Eagle
The brown snake eagle is a large African raptor primarily associated with savanna, woodland and open country. It has predominantly dark brown plumage, a relatively small head and broad wings, with a paler underside that can show fine barring. It specialises in hunting snakes and other reptiles but also takes small mammals, birds, frogs and insects. It often hunts from an elevated perch or while soaring over open terrain.
How to identify the Brown Snake Eagle
Large snake eagle with a dark brown to blackish body, pale grey-brown head, broad wings and a relatively short tail. The underside is generally paler with darker barring, and the eyes are typically yellow.
Did you know?
Brown Snake Eagles are specialised reptile hunters and have powerful feet and thick scales on the legs that help protect them while handling snakes.
Also known as: Bruinslangarend, Snake Eagle
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